Here is the table of Krittika Nakshatra in 2011. Krittika, also spelt as Krutthika nakshatram or Karthigai Nakshatram, is the third nakshatram among 27 birth stars in Hindu Astrology. Krittika is the birth star of Lord Murugan (Subramanya swamy) hence Subramanya puja or Skanda puja is the most auspicious puja to perform on this day.